Breeds of cats and cats brindle color and their content

Tiger cats, or, more simply, striped, are very popular. This is a natural pattern for wild cats: European forest, manul, reed. This feature is fixed in some domestic breeds. We will tell you in more detail what kinds of whales exist and what are the features of their care.

Striped cats can have different patterns and patterns, as well as different shades of wool. Some wear fur coats resembling tigers, others - leopard, and in the third pile has a mixed pattern. Some species of tiger cats remained to live in the wild, but the main part was domesticated long ago. There are also artificially created rocks that are quite expensive. To begin, let us tell you in a few words about wild animals, which are the ancestors of domestic purrs.

There are three main subspecies of the wildcat with striped color:

• northern tigerwhich originally inhabited Brazil, Venezuela;
• southern tiger, its main habitat is Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay;
• leopard spotted found mainly in Western Venezuela and Ecuador.

Some lovers of exotic animals are trying to start at home such wild cats as serval, ocelot, but oncilla has the most unusual appearance. And this is not surprising, because, unlike other cats, she does not have 38 chromosomes, but 36. She loves active nightlife, and during the day she tries to sit out on elevated surfaces, from where one can assess the situation and keep it under control. In a word, it is impossible to grow a cute hand fluffy from oncilla, and it should be kept in a spacious aviary.

As favorite pets, domesticated and bred by breeding animals are much more suitable.

Consider the types and breeds of tiger cats that take root well in the house.

These rather large individuals, depending on the sex, weigh 5-7 kg, have a muscular body, a long muzzle with a large nose, and also rather small ears. The color of the toygers is most similar to the tiger one. As experts say, they are six hypoallergenic. They are very attached to their owners, love children and other animals and try to communicate with family members as much as possible, but in response to aggression they can stand up for themselves. Toygers fade a little, so they do not leave hairs on clothes, it is enough just sometimes to comb their fur for aesthetic purposes.

Their hind legs are slightly larger than their front ones, so these cats look like leopards. Unlike the toygers, their wool can have patterns not only of stripes, but also of stains. The fur is golden, chocolate or transitional shades, pads on the feet and the tip of the tail are black. The average weight of Bengal cats is 5-7 kg.

So-called gentle animals of medium size brown color in different shades, from beige to chocolate. At the same time their fur and body are decorated with black spots, which is the hallmark of the breed. Feel bad in the cold, so they love to stay at home. Such cats have increased sensitivity, may experience problems with the nervous system and even seizures.

Cats of this breed have an elongated graceful body, they love games very much, so you should stock up with accessories to entertain such active animals. Despite such a lively disposition, sociability and love of hunting, they are often prone to illness. These are large luxurious animals with an elongated, slender body, a bit disproportionate.

It is considered the most expensive breed. This cat is affectionate and gentle, does not shed, does not cause allergies. Representatives of the Usher breed are rare animals, only about 100 kittens are born per year. Grow into large individuals that need expensive care.

A distinctive feature is the large, wide-set eyes, which even some animals have different colors. Ears rounded or with small tassels. This cat does not possess a graceful long body of Bengal or Mau, but its developed torso and powerful strong paws cause no less admiration of the owners. The long-liver among cats - lives from 15 to 20 years.

Today, this breed bypasses the popularity of many others, as its members have a really unusual look and resemble tax. Officially, it was approved relatively recently, in 1991. At any age, the Munchkins retain a cheerful disposition and love to play like kittens. They love to jump on different surfaces and climb up.

These cats are widely known in Russia for a long time. Large animals with an impressive weight due to the long hair seem even fuller. Males often weigh 10 or even 12 kg. Among fans of fluffy "whales" are in demand. They live long enough - up to 17 years.

Tiger cats, like other pets, require care and attention of the owners. Conditions of detention for all domestic felines will be similar. It is good, if in the house the animal will be allotted a corner where there will be objects for games, a scratching post. Places for food and toilet cats usually remember quickly. These pets are very clean, but most of them do not like water procedures, but experts still recommend to wash domestic cats approximately 1 time in 2 months.

The issue of nutrition is fundamental to the maintenance of animals. Diet is worth select, depending on the breed, taking into account the advice of experts.

• Toyger Experts do not give good health and special recommendations for feeding him. It is sometimes advised to offer solid food for the prevention of dental diseases.
• Bengal cats also good health, their life expectancy is up to 15 years. Such expensive animals, as a rule, are fed with either high-quality natural products - fish, meat, or expensive cat food with vitamins.
• Gentle juice advised to keep on balanced feed with vitamin E and taurine, because their heart and metabolism may be weak.
• Mau often suffer from allergies, asthma and heart disorders, so they especially need special food for this breed. If the cat has a tendency to these ailments, be sure to feed your darling correctly.
• Chic Asher It is recommended to give natural products - quality beef, poultry, ocean fish, and leave dry food as an additive to the rest of the diet.
• American shorthair cats love to eat so that it does not lead to problems, they are advised to feed them twice a day, and not on demand.Do not forget to indulge them sometimes with dietary cooked meat, they love him very much.
• If you took up the content munchkinsthen, depending on age, experts advise them to feed 2 to 5 times a day: kittens more often, and older animals less often. Babies who are just a few months old are advised to give porridges, dairy products, meat, and adults can be easily transferred to regular feed, wet or dry.
• Siberian cats are very large, and it is important to correctly calculate the amount of food. Usually on 1 kg of weight give 30-60 grams of feed. To make the coat look beautiful and shiny, a diet of 70% protein is recommended for up to 3 years.

If we talk about breeding Siberian cats, then they are quite easy to get in nurseries or from breeders. As for the overseas beauties, some breeds can be found only in single nurseries, and you will have to pay a considerable amount for such exotics.

Toygers cost from 1 to 3 thousand dollars, an individual capable of giving birth to kittens will cost twice as much. They can be bought in official nurseries in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Zelenograd. Mau - an expensive breed, stands in the official nursery of Moscow up to 100 thousand. Sokok, which require quite painstaking care due to health problems, can cost the same price.

Choosing a cat depends on your wishes and needs. Bred animals for many are a source of pride, but they often really need special care and expensive specialized food, because they do not have as good health as usual Murcs living in our country for generations. It is necessary to weigh their capabilities to ensure proper conditions for the pedigree favorite.

A review of a Toyger breed cat is presented in the following video: